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Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Dr Jitendra Singh chairs meeting to review ongoing projects of North East and future plans
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region  Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a review meeting with the officials of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region  and North Eastern Council , here today. Secretary, MDoNER; Secretary, NEC; and other senior officials were present during the meeting.
The officials briefed the Minister about the progress made on the ongoing projects in the North Eastern Region. During the meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh was informed that all the North-Eastern States have provided data for the Education and Research Network  paving way for bringing the NER under Digital India Programme to make the citizens of the country digitally empowered in the field of technology. Dr Jitendra Singh appreciated the achievement of the Ministry of DoNER in this direction.
The Minister was briefed about the Hostel for North Easter students in Delhi-NCR being constructed in JNU campus at Delhi. The Engineering team confirmed that the tender for the Hostel Building has been concluded and the work is likely to commence on ground by 1st week of September,2019. This is first of its kind hostel in JNU. The Hostel will accommodate 408 students. In addition to that 24 rooms have been earmarked for Divyang students of the NER.
The status of the North Eastern Cultural and Convention Centre to be set up in Dwarka in New Delhi was also discussed during the meeting. The estimated cost of the project is about Rs. 94.00 crore. Proposed design of the building was discussed to which Minister gave some suggestions to make it more futuristic and to make auditorium of large capacity . He said that this Centre will act as a cultural and convention/information hub of the North Eastern Region in Delhi.
The Minister also suggested for making arrangements for putting up Exhibitions and stalls of North-East products and handicrafts in Jammu and Kashmir so that connectivity between North-Eastern States and J&K may be increased.
While taking stock of the initiatives and projects to be implemented in the region, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the development of the NER has been the priority for the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. The Government will make all efforts for the implementation of ongoing development projects in North Eastern Region and will take measures to introduce new projects for the benefit of people of North East
The Minister was also briefed about the preparations made for the upcoming North Eastern Council 68th Pplenary Meet to be held on September 8th and 9th, 2019 at Guwahati. The Status of the Report on the 100 days of Government was also discussed during the meeting.
Vice President's Secretariat
Union Defence Minister to release a book chronicling the Vice President’s third year in office
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar to release e-version of the book
A book chronicling the third year in office of the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ will be released by the Union Minister of Defence, Shri Rajnath Singh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in Delhi on August 11, 2020.
Shri Naidu completes three years in office on August 11.
The electronic version of the book  will be launched by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Prakash Javadekar. The book which runs into more than 250 pages has been brought out by the Publications Division of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The book captures through words and pictures the variegated activities of the Vice President, including his travels in India and abroad. It provides a glimpse of his interactions with farmers, scientists, doctors, youth, administrators, industry leaders and artists, among others.
The book also covers events relating to the Vice President’s foreign visits, his interactions with the world leaders and his addresses to the Indian diaspora in different countries.
The changes Shri Naidu introduced for effective functioning of the Rajya Sabha and the resultant improvement in the productivity of the Upper House are also mentioned in the book. In the final chapter, the book narrates how the Vice President effectively used the time during the pandemic and embarked on ‘Mission Connect’ to enquire about the well-being of his friends, teachers, long-time associates, acquaintances–old and new, relatives, MPs, spiritual leaders and journalists, among others.
He also telephonically interacted with Chief Ministers, Governors, leaders of various political parties in both houses of Parliament and all MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
Members of European Parliament call on PM
Members of European Parliament called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi today. Prime Minister appreciated the importance the Parliamentarians attach to their relationship with India by visiting right at the beginning of their term.
Prime Minister said that India’s relationship with the European Union is based on shared interests and common commitment to democratic values. He said that an early conclusion of a fair and balanced BTIA is a priority for the government. Talking about the need to strengthen engagement with EU on regional and global matters, Prime Minister highlighted the importance of close international cooperation to fight terrorism. He also mentioned about the growth of International Solar Alliance as a global partnership.
Prime Minister, while welcoming the delegation to India, expressed the hope that they have a fruitful visit to various parts of the country, including to Jammu and Kashmir. Their visit to Jammu and Kashmir should give the delegation a better understanding of the cultural and religious diversity of the region of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh; apart from giving them a clear view of the development and governance priorities of the region.
Prime Minister highlighted the huge jump in India’s position in Ease of Doing Business rankings from 142 in 2014 to 63 currently. He said that this is a massive achievement for a country as enormous in size, demography and diversity as India. Governance systems are today enabling people to move in aspirational direction, he said.
Prime Minister also underlined the focus of the government on ensuring Ease of Living for all Indians. He mentioned about the success of key programmes of the Government including Swachh Bharat and Ayushman Bharat. He reiterated India’s commitment to eliminate TB by 2025, five years before the global target. He also talked about steps taken for environment protection and conservation including enhanced renewable energy targets and movement against single use plastics.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur lays foundation stone of Hockey Astroturf at Majra in Sirmour 
People of Himachal Pradesh possess natural talent to excel in sports and the Government of India is determined to provide every facility to utilize it. The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur said this today after laying the foundation stone of Hockey Astroturf at Government Senior Secondary School in Majra, Sirmour .
Shri Thakur said that Rs 6 crore would be spent on this hockey turf which will have facilities like girls' hostel for players, change rooms, toilets, coaching facilities etc. He suggested that talent hunt programmes can be organised by the state government to recognise budding players in different areas of sports in the state. The minister said five traditional games namely Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta, Mallakhamba and Yogasana would be part of the upcoming Khelo India Youth Games 2021 and the Government of India is determined to popularize them on the global platform. The traditional sports too can be recognised in the state, added the minister. He said an indoor stadium will be built in the Paonta Sahib.
Two national records and 76 previous records of University Games were broken in the recently concluded Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru this year which show the ample amount of talent in our youth, said the Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports.
The Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports also presented a scooty to Divyang from village Kota in Shillai Tehsil Kuldeep Singh on the behalf of the District Red Cross Society.
The two-day power packed tour of the Minister in the region comprising the states of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh concluded today. Shri Thakur on Saturday along with Haryana CM Shri Manohar Lal and other dignitaries launched logo, anthem, Mascot and jersey of Khelo India Youth Games 2021 at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula  subsequently flagging off the projects at Sports Authority of India 's Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports in Patiala .
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Karnataka Emerge Champions at the 11th National Dragon Boat Championships held in Udupi from 23-26 Feb 2023
The 11th National Dragon Boat Championships concluded yesterday at the scenic Heroor Bridge in Udupi. Karnataka emerged Overall Champions with 6 Gold medals followed by Delhi in Runners Up position.
Suwarna River reverberated to the roar of Dragons as 600 competitors from 15 States battled it out for the championships. This is the first time that Karnataka has won these Championships. Karnataka stamped their supremacy by winning all three Gold Medals in the Men’s 20 Seater and two in the Men’s 10 seater category.
Member of Parliament, Shri Tejaswi Surya presided over the Prize Distribution Function and gave away the prizes. He said that Udupi was an ideal location to open a water sports academy. He welcomed the competitors from all over the country and wished them a memorable stay in Udupi, Karnataka.
This Championship has been held for the first time in Karnataka due to the Karnataka Kayaking and Canoeing Association’s efforts to expand the sport. The victorious Karnataka team was selected from amongst the best paddlers from the MEG & Centre Bangalore, KCAK Bengaluru paddlers and budding paddlers from Udupi district.
Shri K Jayaprakash Hegde, former MP and Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for the Backward Classes and Shri K Raghupathi Bhat, Hon’ble MLA Udupi and Shri Kurma Rao District Commissioner Udupi graced the occasion.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM Holds Review Meeting To Take Stock Of The Implementation Of Stage III Of GRAP In Delhi NCR
CAQM held a meeting with implementing agencies/ bodies of the NCR Districts of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh today in continuation of yesterday’s review meeting with Delhi to take stock of the status of implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan  in the entire National Capital Region in addition to actions under Stage I and Stage II, . These NCR Districts were further reiterated to enhance the implementation of Stage I, II & III under GRAP with stringent actions including heavy penalties against gross defaulters flouting the Statutory Directions of the Commission.
The review meeting was primarily focused on enhancement of water sprinklers including use of fire tenders, round-the-clock mechanical sweeping of roads, augmentation and increased utilisation of smog guns at Construction & Demolition  sites, effective waste management, improved vigilance against waste burning and strict penal actions, ensuring use of only approved cleaner fuels in industries, enforcing ban on mining activities, issuance of challans against vehicles not running with PUCC, stringent actions against dust generating activities, drive against the use of coal in tandoors, etc.
“A positive impact and improvement is likely to be seen in the air quality of NCR in the coming days because of effective steps and stringent actions taken under GRAP”, said Dr. VK Soni, Member of the GRAP Sub-Committee .
Ministry of Power
NTPC joins UN’s CEO Water mandate; to step up work on water conservation with reduce, reuse and recycle
NTPC Ltd, India’s largest power utility Under Ministry of Power has become a signatory to the prestigious UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate. With NTPC joining the coveted league of companies that focus on efficient water management, its Chairman and Managing Director Shri Gurdeep Singh has joined a select group of business leaders who recognize the ever-growing importance of water stewardship and have been working to conserve this precious natural resource. NTPC has already taken a series of measures across its plant locations on sound water management. NTPC will further imbibe the 3 R’s  for water conservation and management while carrying out its core business activity of power generation.
The CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative to demonstrate commitment and efforts of companies to better their water and sanitation agendas as part of long term Sustainable Development Goals. The CEO Water Mandate is designed to assist companies in the development, implementation, and disclosure of comprehensive water strategies and policies. It also provides a platform for companies to partner with like-minded businesses, UN agencies, public authorities, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders.
The growing crisis in both water and sanitation in many parts of the world poses a wide range of risks – and, in some instances, opportunities – for companies in all industries. NTPC is committed to proactively address water sustainability issues through implementing Water Policy, which will serve as a directive for establishing water management strategies, systems, processes, practices and research initiatives.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Scholarship for SC to Study Abroad
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment implements the Central-Sector Scheme, namely the National Overseas Scholarship, to facilitate low income students belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers and Traditional Artisans category to obtain higher education viz., Masters degree or Ph.D courses by studying abroad.
The number of Scheduled Castes students sent for study abroad under NOS during the last five years, and the details of the funds allocated during the said period are as under:-
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S. No.
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Financial Year
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Number of SC
Students
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Funds allocated 
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B.E.
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R.E.
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1
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2017-18
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24
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15.00
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15.00
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2
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2018-19
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59
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15.00
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15.00
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3
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2019-20
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62
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20.00
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20.00
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4
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2020-21
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71
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20.00
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30.00
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5
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2021-22
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106
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30.00
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35.00
This information was given by Minister of state for Social Justice and Empowerment SHRI A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
MNRE holds ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy  sector
Various issues pertaining to RE sector discussed during the meet
Ministry of New & Renewable Energy  held a ‘Chintan Baithak’ with the stakeholders of Renewable Energy sector here today. The ‘Baithak’  was chaired by Secretary, MNRE, Shri Anand Kumar and saw good participation from Renewable Energy  sector including the representatives of major RE developers, equipment manufacturers, financers, regulators, think-tanks, industry bodies and skill developers.
The day long meet deliberated upon various issues pertaining to the RE sector viz. solar, wind, bio-energy, small-hydro, regulatory issues, bidding & pricing, demand forecasting, financing of RE projects, energy storage, Make in India, skilling India’s RE work force etc. Various policy interventions were suggested for the sector by the stakeholders at ‘Chintan Baithak’ and MNRE will consider these suggestions.
Shri Praveen Kumar, Additional Secretary, MNRE and other senior officials of the Ministry were also present during the meet.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF GANESH CHATURTHI
(The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has sent her greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi.
In a message, the President has said “On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all the fellow citizens living in India and abroad.
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Lord Ganesha is considered to be a Vighnaharta and Mangalmurti.
On this occasion, let us pray for the blessings of Lord Ganesha to maintain harmony and cordiality. We pray that peace and happiness continues to prevail in the world.”
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President's Secretariat
Defence Minister of Vietnam calls on the President
The Defence Minister of Vietnam, General Phan Van Giang called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming General Giang and his delegation to India, the President said that India and Vietnam share a rich history of civilizational and cultural linkages spanning over 2000 years. She added that Vietnam is an important pillar of India’s Act East Policy and a key partner of our Indo-Pacific Vision. She noted that the India-Vietnam ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ has widened the range of bilateral collaboration including in defence and security cooperation, trade and investment relations, energy security, development cooperation, cultural and people-to-people relations. She said that bilateral defence cooperation is one of the strongest elements of this partnership. She was happy to note that India-Vietnam defence engagement spans a wide spectrum, including capacity building, industry cooperation, Peacekeeping, and joint exercises.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates ‘Sagar Manthan’, the Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Developed in-house by the Ministry Dashboard to enable organizations to monitor and track the progress of their projects & Key Performance Indicators in real-time
The launch of Sagar Manthan dashboard is a positive development towards Digital India vision of our Prime Minister: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal virtually launched Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard of MoPSW ‘Sagar Manthan’ – Digital platform having all the integrated data related to the ministry and other subsidiaries. It was inaugurated in the presence of Shri Shripad Y. Naik, MoS, MoPSW; Shri Shantanu Thakur, MoS, MoPSW and other officials from the ministry.
This dashboard will transform the workings of various departments by improving well-coordinated real time information. This platform has been developed completely in-house under the guidance of Shri Sudhanshu Pant, IAS, Secretary, MoPSW in the span of less than 1.5 months efficiently.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said the launch of Sagar Manthan dashboard is a positive development towards Digital India vision of our Prime Minister. He said it will have a significant impact on the overall performance of organizations.
The Minister said effective project monitoring can ensure the timely completion of projects, informed decision-making, increased efficiency & effectiveness of projects. He said it also promotes real-time project tracking, risk management, resource allocation, and progress reporting.
Features of ‘SAGAR MANTHAN’ dashboard :
1. Data visualization
2. Real-time monitoring
3. Improved communication
4. Data-driven decision making
5. Increased accountability
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Complete Project Data Mapped
In future, this dashboard would further be integrated with Input from CCTV camera, Live streaming from Drone, AI based Algorithm to map actual progress Digital Twin feature on board and Mobile App for easy access and usability by all stakeholder to increase the efficiency.
The launch of ‘Sagar Manthan’ Dashboard is a development towards digitalization and transparency in the maritime transport sector, and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is committed to supporting the growth of the sector in India.
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Governance & public administration must serve as instruments to reach out to the deprived communities: Vice President
Uplifting the poorest of the poor & empowering the marginalized sections of the society are crucial elements in national development.
Vice Presidents pays tributes to Late Shri P S Krishnan, IAS 
Shri Krishnan ensured that constitutional provisions & people-centric policies were implemented for the welfare of the people
The Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today said that governance and public administration must serve as instruments to reach out to the deprived communities. He stressed that uplifting the poorest of the poor and empowering the marginalized sections of society were crucial elements in national development.
Speaking at the condolence meeting of late Shri P S Krishnan in New Delhi today, the Vice President said that civil servants such as Mr. Krishnan ensured that constitutional provisions and people-centric policies were implemented for the welfare of the people
The Vice President described late PS Krishnan a firm believer in protecting fundamental rights, ensuring social justice and empowerment of women and said that the late bureaucrat’s unwavering commitment and zeal to empower people were inspirational.
The Vice President lauded the efforts and contributions of Shri Krishnan in his long and distinguished career as an Indian Administrative Service  member in Andhra Pradesh cadre.
“He relentlessly worked for the empowerment of depressed classes and underprivileged. His work is an elegant testimony of his single-minded devotion to the cause of the deprived and exploited,” VP said, adding that the biggest tribute to this great man would be follow his path and actions.
On the occasion, the Vice President recollected Shri PS Krishnan’s role in crucial legislation such as Constitution  Amendment Act, 1990, vesting constitutional status in the National Commission for SCs and STs and, the Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines  Act, 1993 and others.
The VP met Shri Krishnan’s wife and other family members and conveyed his condolences.
Ministry of Law and Justice
President appoints Shri Anup Chandra Pandey as Election Commissioner
The President of India, appointed Shri Anup Chandra Pandey, IAS   as the Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India, with effect from the dated he assumes the office. A notification in this regard was issued by Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice yesterday.